If you want purchase oil paintings for a touch of class in your home, you may be finding yourself a little confused by the terminology of the art world that you come in contact with. This article will discuss a few of these terms in relation to the different 'genres' of painting. The word 'genre' really only refers to the type of painting, whether it be portrait, still life, etc. Following are some of the genres you may be interested in for your home.
Landscape paintings are one genre that is pretty easily understood. When searching for a landscape painting you should focus on those that portray natural landscapes beautifully, without depicting humans or animals unless at a distance. A sub-genre of the landscape type is the water landscape, which depicts water settings such as a beach, lake, or other coastal view. Important qualities to be looking at when finding your landscape are: light, color, and polarity of impressionism vs. naturalism.
2. Portraiture: this painting style focuses on people, shown close up and realistically. A subtype is animal portraiture when the painting features a family pet or other non-human, also close up as a rule. Extreme styles are the exception because the concept is realism and great attention is paid to detailing the subtleties of facial structure, body composition and the setting the subject poses in.
Yet another genre is the still life, which are close range oil paintings that depict objects, which are often arranged on a flat surface. Traditionally still life paintings depict such things as fruits, flowers, or other items arranged on a table. As with the portraiture genre, most still life paintings are focused on realistic details rather than techniques of impressionism.
The abstract is another genre of painting, these oil paintings do not have their focus on something in reality, such as a person or place. Rather in these paintings the artist tries to create subtle play of colors, lines, and shapes, with the general intent of portraying a mood or feeling, though sometimes just for purely visual reasons. As many styles of abstract painting exist, it will be important to correctly match the qualities of the painting to that of the style of your interior design.
Whether you want original paintings or giclee reproductions, there won't be a problem for you in getting a style of wall art that suits you. There are so many styles, color, and genres to choose from that, though it may take a little time, you should always be able to find the right piece for your space, whether it be home or office.
Landscape paintings are one genre that is pretty easily understood. When searching for a landscape painting you should focus on those that portray natural landscapes beautifully, without depicting humans or animals unless at a distance. A sub-genre of the landscape type is the water landscape, which depicts water settings such as a beach, lake, or other coastal view. Important qualities to be looking at when finding your landscape are: light, color, and polarity of impressionism vs. naturalism.
2. Portraiture: this painting style focuses on people, shown close up and realistically. A subtype is animal portraiture when the painting features a family pet or other non-human, also close up as a rule. Extreme styles are the exception because the concept is realism and great attention is paid to detailing the subtleties of facial structure, body composition and the setting the subject poses in.
Yet another genre is the still life, which are close range oil paintings that depict objects, which are often arranged on a flat surface. Traditionally still life paintings depict such things as fruits, flowers, or other items arranged on a table. As with the portraiture genre, most still life paintings are focused on realistic details rather than techniques of impressionism.
The abstract is another genre of painting, these oil paintings do not have their focus on something in reality, such as a person or place. Rather in these paintings the artist tries to create subtle play of colors, lines, and shapes, with the general intent of portraying a mood or feeling, though sometimes just for purely visual reasons. As many styles of abstract painting exist, it will be important to correctly match the qualities of the painting to that of the style of your interior design.
Whether you want original paintings or giclee reproductions, there won't be a problem for you in getting a style of wall art that suits you. There are so many styles, color, and genres to choose from that, though it may take a little time, you should always be able to find the right piece for your space, whether it be home or office.
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